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County Overview

Lake County, Illinois

Aggregate real estate market report across county ZIPs
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
1,227
⇩ 7% vs 1,319 last year
Pending
601
49% pending ratio
Median Price
$552,442
⇧ 7.9% vs $511,993 last year
Average Price
$707,905
⇩ 2.3% vs $724,448 last year
Days on Market
59.7
⇧ 12.9% vs 53 days last year

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The Lake County, Illinois real estate market currently shows 1,227 active listings, with 601 pending sales. Homes are averaging 59.7 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 92 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 59.7 days on market compared to 52.9 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 7.9% year-over-year, from $511,993 to $552,442.

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Included Areas

Waukegan: 60079, 60085

Five Points: 60064, 60086

Antioch: 60002

Libertyville: 60048

Winthrop Harbor: 60096

Beach Station: 60087

Wauconda: 60084

Wadsworth: 60083

Vernon Hills: 60061

Russell: 60075

Round Lake: 60073

Northbrook: 60065

Mundelein: 60060

Lincolnshire: 60069

Market Context

ZIP coverage: 32  ·  Population: 701,078  ·  Median household income: $110,500

Typical home value: $324,121  ·  Homeownership rate: 72.3%

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